- Sicily, Italy: The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, home to Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes.
- Santorini, Greece: Known for its stunning sunsets, whitewashed buildings, and unique volcanic beaches.
- Iceland: Features dramatic landscapes with geysers, waterfalls, and the northern lights; the island is mostly uninhabited.
- Corsica, France: Offers a mix of French and Italian cultures, famous for its mountainous terrain and beautiful coastlines.
- Isle of Skye, Scotland: Noted for its rugged landscapes, picturesque villages, and rich Scottish history.
- Mallorca, Spain: Renowned for its stunning beaches, turquoise waters, and the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.
- Madeira, Portugal: Known as the “Pearl of the Atlantic,” it boasts lush vegetation, rugged cliffs, and mountainous terrain.
- Crete, Greece: The largest Greek island, famous for its ancient Minoan civilization, beautiful beaches, and mountainous landscapes.
- Bora Bora, France: While technically in the South Pacific, its lush vegetation, clear lagoons, and luxury resorts draw comparisons to European beauty.
- Balearic Islands, Spain: Comprising Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, known for their vibrant nightlife and pristine beaches.
- Azores, Portugal: Combines volcanic landscapes with lush greenery, hot springs, and a unique biodiversity.
- Svalbard, Norway: Offers breathtaking Arctic landscapes, glaciers, and a rich wildlife habitat.
- Lofoten Islands, Norway: Known for dramatic mountain peaks, fjords, and traditional fishing villages.
- Galway, Ireland (Aran Islands): Features stunning cliffs, traditional Irish culture, and breathtaking coastal views.
- Skellig Michael, Ireland: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient monastic settlement and striking sea cliff scenery.
Ranking of Most Beautiful Islands in Europe:
- Santorini, Greece
- Isle of Skye, Scotland
- Iceland
- Corsica, France
- Madeira, Portugal
- Crete, Greece
- Mallorca, Spain
- Azores, Portugal
- Svalbard, Norway
- Lofoten Islands, Norway
We chose them from a long list, because there are so many beautiful islands in Europe. Here’s our ranking, even a little unedited…
August is officially the most vacationing month of the entire year. If for one year we have dreamed of the sea, now the dream becomes reality. Clear water, white beaches, strong cliffs are the perfect setting for a sweet-doing vacation. The desire to enjoy a landscape and the smell of the sea is common to many. The islands, more than any other place, are the destinations perfect for experiencing the sea, because once you land in these lands one forgets about the world beyond the sea, you assume an off mode, start breathing more slowly, your thoughts calm down, sip a cocktail or wine at sunset, and finally enjoy your vacation. In Europe you are really spoiled for choice., we have compiled a ranking of the most beautiful ones, those ideal for a summer vacation of sea, relaxation and nature….
Corsica: the lentisk-scented island with a wild soul
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It’s magical, it’s wild, it’s authentic, it’s full of charm, the Corsica is the island for those who want to enjoy the sea, let yourself be embraced by the Mediterranean bush and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in his summer vacation. Not surprisingly Henry Matisse fell in love with it., it was buen retiro of many artists. La Corsica is a diamond in the rough and that is why it fascinates because it has an ancestral flavor, leaves nature to its wonder, bursts with colors and scents. This island is particularly beloved for those who along with the sea want to indulge in long walks, for those who like to ride bicycles and do not go to the search for equipped beaches, but especially of Deserted beaches and crystal clear sea. Pine forests, woods vineyards outline the Corsica’s inland landscape, wonderful coves, crystal clear sea, Caribbean beaches, breathtaking cliffs mark its outline. Perched villages, small made up of narrow streets, still intact tell of the tradition and character of this island.
Pantelleria: dammusi, cucunci and much beauty in the Mediterranean’s little black pearl
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It’s called The small island that dialogues with the big island, Sicily, Pantelleria is an island made of diversity, elusive in character, tormented, it is a special little world, a crossroads between Africa and Italy that attracts precisely because of this so wild side of it that makes it the best place to be for those who in the island seek their place to purify their soul. Pantelleria is the island where the Byzantines, the Normans, the Swabians, and the Arabs. who introduced the dammuso, the typical Pantelleria house with a domed roof. On this island the sea is close, but you have to look for it because Pantelleria is the island where the mountains alternate with the sea, where lava flows leave room for impervious cultivations, small towns and lonely moors. Those who love to discover the sea will find their paradise here because it is a true sensational world for those who love snorkeling or diving. The land of Pantelleria offers truly extraordinary scents and flavors: farming with dry stone walls defies all architecture and yields excellent wine, tasty oil, the famous capers, fragrant oregano and tomatoes. One idea to make a vacation in Pantelleria even wilder and more beneficial is to take a scooter and tour it to discover incredible spots that give views you have never seen before.
Hydra: the alluring Greek island that is not like any other!
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La Greece is the star of the islands, it is the land that has in its DNA the sense of lightness, of the freedom of those vacations taken without a watch. La Greece is the destination for those who love the nightlife and those who adore silence, because it can make everyone happy with its special character. In short, the list of the beautiful islands of Greece is long, but among all of them there is one that is different from the others, it is Hydra. This is the island that hates cars, that has conquered Henry Miller and Sofia Loren, the one without roads, with the wild and sophisticated personality at the same time. Hydra is located in the Saronic gulf between Poros and Spetses in front of the Peloponnesian coast. Its history tells its many shades and fascinates was the land of pirates, then wealthy merchants and sailors, it became the island of slowness, the one perfect for long walks and a sea of a thousand shades of blue. Here slow life is the mood that attracts and does not leave indifferenti, everything is at a walking pace. Hydra is the island where everything seems still and yet everything has a life of absolute beauty.
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